52 Years Ago, Elton John Recorded the Song That Became the Second Best-Selling Single of All Time

Elton John transformed a song inspired by Marilyn Monroe into a global tribute to Princess Diana and one of the biggest hits ...

The 1965 track that outshines 'Blowin' in the Wind' as Bob Dylan's greatest work

Bob Dylan's groundbreaking 1965 track marked a pivotal shift in his career and showcased his unique songwriting style that ...
American Songwriter

Remember When: A 1963 Newspaper Article Suggested That Bob Dylan Didn’t Write His Classic “Blowin’ in the Wind”

“This here ain’t no protest song or anything like that, ’cause I don’t write no protest songs,” said a 21-year-old Bob Dylan before singing the two verses he had written for “Blowin’ in the Wind” for ...
Rolling Stone

How Bob Dylan’s ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’ Blew Up the New York Folk Scene

I n his new book Talkin’ Greenwich Village: The Heady Rise and Slow Fall of America’s Bohemian Music Capital, Rolling Stone senior writer David Browne details the rich and often complex history of New ...
American Songwriter

The Story and Meaning Behind “Dust in the Wind,” a Fingerpicking Exercise Turned Smash Ballad by Kansas

Sometimes a band needs to step outside its comfort zone, especially when they’re in possession of a fantastic song that might not fit their usual style. Kansas wisely followed that path with “Dust in ...